I've decided to get myself a Death Trooper armor, thing is I'm new to this as I've only worked with textile-based costumes before.

I live in Stockholm - could anybody recommend a place to buy my armor from? I'm currently considering ArmoryShop (Russia), but I'm a bit skeptical as I will have to pay 31% extra in duties when importing the kit. Would be neat if someone knew a shop inside the EU.

Is there anybody living in Stockholm that wouldn't mind assisting this newbie 26-year old through the fitting process so that I don't mess my first project up? A small workshop or something perhaps?

I don't know anything about putting it together, but for the love of Yoda, if you haven't already, ask around on the Spec Ops detachment forum about the kit you're planning to buy to find out if it's a decent one that is easy to get approved. Basically you can just make a post and ask "is this good?" or search the forum to see if someone else has asked about it. You really do not want to buy a kit that isn't up to 501st standards.

10199 wrote:I don't know anything about putting it together, but for the love of Yoda, if you haven't already, ask around on the Spec Ops detachment forum about the kit you're planning to buy to find out if it's a decent one that is easy to get approved. Basically you can just make a post and ask "is this good?" or search the forum to see if someone else has asked about it. You really do not want to buy a kit that isn't up to 501st standards.

Aye! I've signed up and I'm awaiting approval of my account. Thank you!

87101 wrote:Armoryshop does have christmas sale now, so If you get the go ahead from the guys at soecops I’d go for it soon.

Common misconception, but there is no such thing as a "501st approved" kit or costume. Approvals are done case-by-case, and include accuracy of the parts as well as a proper fit for the wearer. A costume could be approved for you, but be denied if I where to buy it from you.

Kits from vetted makers recommended by the detachments tend to be easier to get approved than pre-assembled costumes, since you build the kit to fit you. More work, yes, but also more fun